How do Chinese celebrate the elders special birthdays
How do Chinese celebrate the elders' special birthdays Presenter: Li, Long
Which picture is not a celebration of elders' birthday?
Which picture is not a celebration of elders' birthday?
Which picture is not a celebration of elders' birthday?
Which picture is not a celebration of elders' birthday?
Things in common 1. 红色(red) 2. 对联 (couplets) 3. 寿星 (the person who is having a birthday) 4. “寿”(The Chinese character "longlife")
1. 红色 hóng sè Red is a big celebration color in Chinese culture. It's a symbol of joy, happiness and good fortune. So the people who have the birthday usually wear red. Pop quiz: On which of the following occasions is red strictly forbidden. A. welcome ceremony B. funeral C. house warming dinner
2. 寿联 Shòu lián When the elder celebrate their special birthdays, they usually get couplets as one of their birthday presents. More often, we call it "Shòu lián".
2. 寿联 Shòu lián 寿 比 南 山 shòu bǐ nán shān 福 如 东 海 fú rú dōng hǎi 福如东海:happiness and joy is like the water in the ocean 寿比南山:lifespan is as long as the mountain
3. 寿星 • Now Shou Xing is used to call the person who is having the birthday. • There is a god of longivity in China's folk story. Read the following story about it. • http: //www. godoflongevity. com/
3. 寿星 Q 1: Shou Xing is a star of ___ pole. A. south B. north C. east D. west
3. 寿星 Q 2: About Shou Xing's look, which is NOT true? A. big bald head B. long wisped beard C. always smile D. with a big belly
3. 寿星 Q 3: Which is NOT in Shou Xing's hand? A. a pumpkin gourd B. a jade with gold C. a peach D. a knotted staff
3. 寿星 Q 4. How long did Shou Xing's mother carry him in her womb. A. 8 B. 9 C. 10 D. 11
3. 寿星 Q 5. How long did Shou Xing stay in the forest meditating? A. About 100 years B. About 500 years C. About 800 years D. About 1000 years
4. 寿 (Shòu) • • noodles = 面 (miàn) peach = 桃 (táo) presents = 礼(lǐ) red envolop = 红包(hóng bāo)
Project • Design something to prepare for the banquet of Shou (shou yan). And attach an introduction to what you do.
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